Creation Station Blog Hop - Up In The Air

Welcome to the Creation Station Blog Hop, where this month we are creating project with an "Up In The Air" theme. 

If you’ve hopped over from the fabulous Mikaela Titheridge over at  https://thecraftyoinkpen.co.uk/2024/05/creation-station-up-in-the-air.html, hello, I am so happy you are here.

If you are just starting this blog hop you can begin here and then click on the next link at the bottom.

I was really excited for this month's theme as I love the Hot Air Balloon Stamp Set & Coordinating Hot Air Balloon Dies. 

For this card I wanted to use a simple watercolor wash technique for the sky. I used Azure Afternoon Ink and a Water Painter on Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper. I love how this paper gives the perfect watercolor look every time. I always like to start with clean water first and then add the ink randomly to give it areas of light and dark.

For the sky I also wanted to include some clouds that would fade a little in the background. To achieve this look I added a little ombre blending technique on Basic White Cardstock with Azure Afternoon ink and cut out multiple clouds. Because the blending goes from light to dark I was able to get some clouds with different ombre looks and I love how they each are different and when layered together look great. 

To finish the card I added stamped and die cut balloons in Fresh Freesia, Berry Burst, & Bubble Bath. With a couple die cut flags in Lemon Lolly & Daffodil Delight. 

I hope you enjoyed seeing my card and being inspired to try creating your own Up In The Air Creation. I would love to see what you come up with. Please tag me in any social media post #creativechelsey 

Next up is my talented friend, Barb Pfeffer, https://justbstamping.blogspot.com/2024/05/creation-station-up-in-air-hop.html . I just know she’ll share something incredible, so enjoy!

Have a creative day,

Chelsey

Sheetload of Cards - May 2024 - Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper & Easy Way To Tie a Double Bow

Today, I am sharing my set of cards made with the May 2024 Sheetload Of Cards Template created by Alisha, of Call Me Crafty Al. Every month on the first she creates great templates which she shares on her YouTube Channel for free. You can get your free template from her channel, the link is below.

Make sure to also see what everyone has created this month. Start with my video below and then use the links found in the description box on YouTube to watch the rest.

See what the COLLABORATION TEAMS created ( #SLCTMay2024 )

   YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOjF4zwVYrxkWq3nINSXOQ_OSLA9qae_0

   INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/slctmay2024/

If YOU CREATE cards using this month’s SheetLoad, PLEASE USE the following hashtags: #SUYSMay2024 #ShowUsYourSheetLoad

   Get more details on how to “Show Us Your SheetLoad”, here: https://youtu.be/uEVXjQ1vnJk

Find out how to GET YOUR FREE COPY of the May 2024 SheetLoad of Cards, here: https://youtu.be/QbN7TJROEjg

With the template this month you can make 8 handmade cards with 2 sheets 12” x 12” pattern paper. 

The layout is perfect for these monochromatic cards using the Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper.

This paper is continuing into the new Annual Catalog that you can now order from- Yay! If you don’t have your copy yet, please request one with this link in the top right corner and I will send it out as soon as possible. https://forms.gle/nYi1pk2Vdb4ZaCUb7

I wanted to keep these cards nice a simple with a large greeting & a fancy bow. I like how these two elements don’t over power the beautiful patterns in the paper. The greeting is from a retired set called Seriously The Best. It is one of my favorites when I need a nice large sentiment.

The bow is made with the Silver & White Sheer Ribbon. It is a double bow and really easy to make. 

As a part of her collab team, I get a sneak peek at her templates and then get to design and share my cards with you. To see close up images of these cards you can visit my blog creativechelsey.com 

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Product List

Countryside Inn 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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$12.50

Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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$10.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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$10.50

Silver & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon

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$9.00

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

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$9.00

Seriously The Best Cling Stamp Set

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$19.00

Add All to Cart

I have shared and talked about these cards on my YouTube Channel, so check them out.

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1- Take 24" of Ribbon in your hand and start with about 5" of ribbon as a tail holding it with your thumb against your middle finger. Stretch you pointer finger and middle finger to create the width of the bow.

2- Wrap both fingers with ribbon, two times. Ending with the ribbon on the same side as the loose end.

3- Continue with the same end you used to wrap around your fingers and thread it through the opening below the wrapped ribbons.

4- Pull it behind the wrapped ribbons. You will see a small look on top of your thumb. 

5- Fold the end over your thumb and, thread it through this small loop. You will go from the bottom to the top of the loop only.

6- Pull tight and adjust to be in the center of the bow. All Done!

Have a creative day!

Chelsey

chelsey@creativechelsey.com